Jonny Wilkinson quotes

Jonny Wilkinson is an English former rugby union player, widely regarded as one of the greatest fly-halves in the sport's history. Renowned for his exceptional kicking ability and composure under pressure, he became a national hero during England's 2003 Rugby World Cup victory. He continues to inspire athletes around the world with his dedication and achievements. Here are 19 of his quotes:

I'm pretty aware that the pursuit of perfection is, inherently, a flawed concept. (Jonny Wilkinson)
To say I have played through four World Cups, two Lions tours, 91 international games and a ridiculous number of injuries and other setbacks gives me an incredibly special feeling of fulfilment. I know myself well enough to know that I will never truly be satisfied. View quote
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My own position is so far on the obsessive side of preparation and professionalism that I fear my point of view is not going to be shared by anyone. View quote
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I like to think I play rugby as it should be played - there are no yellow or red cards in my collection - but I cannot say I'm an angel. View quote
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I refuse to go into a fast-food outlet - to use the toilet even - in case anyone got the wrong idea and thought I was sneaking in a quick burger. View quote
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I play with a fear of letting my team down. That's what motivates me. View quote
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What I am proud of is I have searched for the best of me and I have been a team man without fail. View quote
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We need to ask ourselves what are we here for and what have we worked so hard to be here for. View quote
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Playing the game, representing the team, giving my all and never letting go has meant everything to me. View quote
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I would like to wish the England squad every success. I would also very much like to extend those wishes to Martin Johnson, Brian Smith, Mike Ford, John Wells, Graham Rowntree and the rest of the England 2011 World Cup management team who have been fantastic and deserve people to know that. View quote
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I do, have done and always will believe that I am very capable of performing and thriving at any level of the sport. (Jonny Wilkinson)
For me now, I will continue to focus ever harder on my goal of being the very best I can be with Toulon Rugby Club and continue to embrace and enjoy wherever that path takes me. View quote
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I want to be more than just some guy who played in a World Cup final. View quote
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The conversation topic in my head is not what role I should play; it is whether I am going to play at all. View quote
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I never ever believed that I would be able to give up on this dream which has driven me to live, breathe, love and embrace the game of rugby from the earliest days that I can remember. View quote
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I'm not necessarily proud of the World Cups and the grand slams won or lost, the amount of points I scored, this record or that. View quote
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The problem with me is I always think I should've done better. I felt that after the World Cup final and through my whole career. View quote
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When you're obsessive, like me, searching for something unattainable can become unhealthy... it's like falling through the air and grabbing at the clouds. View quote
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Right through to the end of the last World Cup game, I still couldn't bear the thought of not being perfect or letting people down. View quote
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Jonny Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson - Image
Photo: David Sedlecký, cropped by Blackcat, CC BY-SA 4.0
Occupation: English Athlete
Born: May 25, 1979
Quotes count: 19